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Senior Corporate Counsel

London Full-Time 72000 - 108000 £ / year (est.) No home office possible

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At a Glance

Tasks: Lead complex corporate transactions and provide strategic legal advice.
Company: Join a dynamic legal team in Central London, driving impactful M&A initiatives.
Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, mentorship opportunities, and a collaborative work culture.
Why this job: Make a real impact on high-value deals while working with senior leadership.
Qualifications: Qualified lawyer with 8+ years' experience in M&A and strong stakeholder management skills.
Other info: Opportunity to mentor junior lawyers and improve legal processes.

The predicted salary is between 72000 - 108000 £ per year.

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This is a senior in-house role focused on leading complex corporate transactions across multiple jurisdictions. The successful candidate will provide strategic, commercially attuned legal advice, manage transaction execution, and advise senior leadership on opportunities and risks.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the lead legal advisor on high-value and strategically significant M&A matters, from structuring and due diligence through to drafting, negotiation, and execution of agreements.
Partner closely with investment, commercial, and cross-functional teams to deliver pragmatic, solutions-focused legal guidance.
Prepare and present legal input to senior decision-makers, including boards and committees, offering proactive recommendations.
Select, manage, and oversee external counsel, ensuring quality of advice while controlling costs.
Support integration planning post-acquisition, advising on governance, compliance, and employment issues.
Contribute to day-to-day corporate and commercial legal work, including contract review and compliance with corporate law obligations.
Provide guidance on cross-border legal issues, particularly under UK and U.S. frameworks.
Drive continuous improvement of legal processes, precedents, and knowledge management within the legal function.
Mentor and support junior members of the legal team.

Candidate Profile

Qualified lawyer (UK, U.S., or other relevant jurisdiction).
At least 8 years’ PQE gained at a leading law firm and/or in-house environment, with a strong track record in M&A (all candidates will be considered on merit).
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with credibility and influence at senior levels.
Background in regulated sectors is advantageous but not essential.
Deep understanding of corporate law and M&A structures across different jurisdictions.
Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills, with the ability to apply legal principles pragmatically to business needs.
Commercial mindset and ability to balance risk with strategic objectives.
High professional integrity, strong organisational skills, and ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.

For further information or a confidential discussion, please apply directly or reach out to Aisha.Lawal@beacon-legal.co.uk

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

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